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Dairy Cattle And Reproduction
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Sperm is produced here
oviducts
Bull's fibro-elastic penis
elastrator
seminiferous tubules
2. Implies the amount of estrogen production
dartos muscle
femininity of a heifer
why does the cow need fat deposits during pregnancy?
sow estrus cycle
3. Look for infection - split - and rupture of the penis
Dairy Cattle Gestation
4 major reasons for culling dairy cows
organs used in spermatogenesis
penis and prepuce observation (BSE)
4. % of fat in milk. makes cheeses and ice cream. regulates cost of milk
why does the cow need fat deposits during pregnancy?
ewe estrus
butterfat
Brown Swiss Cow
5. 1. to eliminate breeding the females at an early age - 2. makes animals less lean and provides a better cut for the market
reasons for castration
eminal vesicles
functions of progestrone
6-8 weeks
6. (male) pushes the testes upward toward the body for warmth or protection
dartos muscle
things to check for in a breeding soundness exam (BSE)
rectal palpation (BSE)
sow estrus
7. Castration tool that uses a band around the testicles which cuts off circulation and eventually the testicles fall off
dartos muscle
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
elastrator
Where livelihood is in agriculture
8. 24 hours before end of estrus cycle
cremaster muscle
Avg. bull specs
mare ovulation
Dairy calves are removed from cow at birth to...
9. (FSH) causes egg to mature in females
cryptorchid
mare ovulation
Follical Stimulating in females
sow estrus
10. When are dairy cattle dehorned?
organs used in spermatogenesis
behavioral signs of estrus
effects of BST
~1 month
11. Days which have increasing daylight hours
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12. 10-37 (21) days
Lutinizing Hormone in females
1. more cost effective - 2. powdered milk is in excess production
mare estrus cycle
spermatogenesis
13. Luteolysis happens because of the ____________ hormone
humans: stress level vs sperm
normal presentation of the fetus
sow estrus cycle
prostaglandin
14. 14-19 (17) days
ewe estrus
dartos muscle
ewe estrus cycle
penis proper
15. Depository for semen during insemination. where urine leaves the body
scrotal circumference (BSE)
estrus
effects of BST
vagina
16. Check feet and legs - look for masculine traits in build such as crest and muscling
feeding a high producing dairy cow
visual evaluation (BSE)
seasonally polyestrous
monorchid
17. Small tubes located at the upper ends of the uterine horns. connects uterine horn to infundibulum. passageway of the egg.
visual evaluation (BSE)
vagina
oviducts
4 major reasons for culling dairy cows
18. Urinary calculi.
Reasons for gestation length being affected
kidney stones also called ________ ___________ can develop in the sigmoid flexure
effects of estrogen
behavioral signs of estrus
19. Cycle that lasts weeks (ovulation->hormone cycles->ovulation)
Sperm growth rate
Where livelihood is in agriculture
behavioral signs of estrus
estrous
20. Constitute 50-90% of the volume of the ejaculate. (3 glands total: seminal vesicles - prostate gland - cowper's gland)
accessory sex glands
Bull's fibro-elastic penis
Dairy calves are removed from cow at birth to...
rectal palpation (BSE)
21. Duct through penis that carries sperm and urine
cow estrus cycle
reasons for castration
dry-off time in dairy cattle
urethra
22. Head - neck - mid-piece - tail. genetic material - has an enzyme covering that allows it to penetrate the egg
sperm cell
you want as much sperm as possible to come in contact with the egg before ovulation. the main idea is to have the sperm already in the oviduct when the egg passes through
Grading choice
Follical Stimulating in females
23. (male) Primary sex organ - produces sperm (male gamete) and male sex hormones - 2 total
testis (gonads)
Mares
prostate gland
seminiferous tubules
24. Produce testosterone. located between the seminiferous tubules
leydid or interstitial cells
Sperm survival specs
ewe ovulation
seasonally polyestrous
25. Why does estrus happen before ovulation?
Hard
you want as much sperm as possible to come in contact with the egg before ovulation. the main idea is to have the sperm already in the oviduct when the egg passes through
sertoli cells
rectal palpation (BSE)
26. Earlier you castrate a male - the easier it is on the animal. the longer you wait - death rates increase
age and castration
effects of BST
ewe gestation
Sperm growth rate
27. Head - neck - mid-piece - tail. genetic material - has an enzyme covering that allows it to penetrate the egg
oviducts
sperm cell
Parturition
Lutinizing Hormone in males
28. 1. reproduction - 2. mastitis/udder problems - 3. low milk production - 4. soundness/poor feet and legs (living on concrete)
ewe's estrous cycle
4 major reasons for culling dairy cows
1. more cost effective - 2. powdered milk is in excess production
sow gestation
29. Not under a timeline - cow can not be sold as steak
estrous
mare estrus cycle
ewe ovulation
Grading choice
30. Cleans and lubricates the urethra. secretion is thick - viscous - and very slippery.
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31. 1. need to be restricted in amt of grain - 2. no more than 70% of ration can be concentrates. 3. *Acidic acid has to be produced in order for milk synthesis to occur (30% forages)
ewe's estrous cycle
feeding a high producing dairy cow
things to check for in a breeding soundness exam (BSE)
cervix
32. 26 hours after estrus begins
ewe ovulation
pelvis
van deferens
sigmoid flexure
33. Days which have decreasing daylight hours
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34. 1-2 days
purpose of Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) for males
normal presentation of the fetus
ewe estrus
mare ovulation
35. Duct which connects epididymis to urethra of the penis. transports sperm at ejaculation. cut to sterilize male.
why does the cow need fat deposits during pregnancy?
monestrous
van deferens
elastrator
36. 19-23 (21) days
cow estrus cycle
prostaglandin
urethra
Dairy Cattle Lactation (standard)
37. Start of the reproductive tract for the female. located outside of the body
epididymis: definition - 3 parts - 4 functions
normal presentation of the fetus
vulva
vagina
38. Organ of copulation - provides passageway for semen and urine - muscular organ characterized especially by its spongy - erectile tissue that fills with blood
accessory sex glands
6-8 weeks
Dairy Cattle Gestation
penis proper
39. What helps regulate spermatogenesis?
testosterone
cow estrus
Lutinizing Hormone in males
cow gestation
40. 1. brain function - 2. blood flow - 3. willing female
what has to happen for males for copulation to occur
cryptorchid
dry-off time in dairy cattle
Blood
41. (FSH) causes egg to mature in females
monestrous
Follical Stimulating in females
Lutinizing Hormone in males
oviducts
42. Microscopic - make sure not sterile - very few bulls are actually tested
ewe estrus
semen evaluation (BSE)
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
polyestrous
43. Pulls sperm and egg together - gets body ready for pregnany - stimulates growth cells - develops mammary glands - starts to deposit fat.
effects of estrogen
libido test (BSE)
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
mare ovulation
44. When are dairy cattle dehorned?
Holstein Cow
~1 month
ewe's estrous cycle
butterfat
45. Parturition is controlled by...
femininity of a heifer
sow estrus cycle
Hormones from both the fetus and the mom.
cryptorchid
46. Way to know everything is alright with the breeding male
Reasons for gestation length being affected
Lutinizing Hormone in males
Dairy Cattle milking schedule
purpose of Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) for males
47. ~305 days (altough often longer due to breeding difficulties)
vagina
Dairy Cattle Lactation (standard)
why does the cow need fat deposits during pregnancy?
Blood
48. Actual heat cycle (period)
estrus
purpose of Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) for males
Culls bulls earlier (2 reasons)
things to check for in a breeding soundness exam (BSE)
49. Constitute 50-90% of the volume of the ejaculate. (3 glands total: seminal vesicles - prostate gland - cowper's gland)
accessory sex glands
growth lost from castration methods (knife & band)
Reasons for gestation length being affected
cow estrus
50. Largest dairy cow - largest udder - highly vascular - eat 40-50% dry matter (eat alot) - most total butterfat
mare ovulation
kidney stones also called ________ ___________ can develop in the sigmoid flexure
Holstein Cow
urethra